Panasonic WJ-NX100/2E Installation Manual

Panasonic WJ-NX100/2E Installation Manual

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Installation Guide
Network Disk Recorder
WJ-NX100/2E
Model No.
For professional use only
The Operating Instructions (PDF) is on the Panasonic support website
(https://security.panasonic.com/training_support/documentation_database/).
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
The model number is abbreviated in some descriptions in this manual.

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  • Page 1 Network Disk Recorder WJ-NX100/2E Model No. For professional use only The Operating Instructions (PDF) is on the Panasonic support website (https://security.panasonic.com/training_support/documentation_database/). Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..........................4 Standard accessories ................................4 About the user manuals ................................4 About Secure Communication Kit (option)..........................5 About the business intelligence function (option) ........................5 Precautions for installation ................................ 5 Basic operations ..................................7 Setup menu ....................................9 Operations flow ........................
  • Page 3 · User/Host management Others · Troubleshooting · Specifications Operating Instructions Refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF) on the Panasonic support website for the following items. Setup via recorder's main · Basic setup monitor Set up date & time and language [Date/Language] Camera setup [Camera] Set up recording/events [REC &...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Contains descriptions of how to operate functions frequently used. "NX100" shown in this manual or setup menu on this recorder indicates the WJ-NX100/2E. Refer to "readme.txt" on the included CD-ROM for further information about the dedicated software (option) that receives and displays the event and error information, compatible cameras and their versions.
  • Page 5: About Secure Communication Kit (Option)

    This product is designed to be used indoors. • Locations subject to steam and oil smoke such as a kitchen Panasonic i-PRO sensing solutions Co., Ltd. assumes • Locations which are not level no responsibility for injuries or property damage •...
  • Page 6 Introduction (continued) Place this product horizontally on a level surface. For BNC cable connection Do not place this product in an upright position. When Use only the recommended plug below when connecting the stacking multiple recorders, clear a space of more than 5 cm BNC plug to the connectors on the rear panel of this product.
  • Page 7: Basic Operations

    Introduction (continued) Basic operations This section explains operation of a mouse and the soft keyboard, and setting screen only. The recorder can be operated using the mouse (included) connected to the mouse connection port either on the front or the rear side of the recorder.
  • Page 8 Introduction (continued) About the operation of on-screen keyboard Use the on-screen keyboard to enter characters for the setting items. When clicking the [ ] icon beside the entry field, the on- screen keyboard will be displayed, and it will become possible to enter characters by clicking the character keys on the key- board.
  • Page 9: Setup Menu

    Introduction (continued) Setup menu Configuration of each setting item in the setup menu should be completed in advance to use this recorder. The setup menu has the following levels for the setting items. On "Easy Start", the minimum settings required to operate the recorder will be performed, but other settings will remain default.
  • Page 10: Operations Flow

    Operations flow • The main monitor is required for the settings. * The settings can be done through a web browser on the PC (Refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF)). • The PC is required for reading the Important Information, the Operating Instructions (PDF) and camera settings.
  • Page 11 ☞ Page 26 If necessary, perform the detailed settings for each function. Setup ☞ Operating Instructions (PDF file on the Panasonic support website) When the camera image is displayed on the main monitor or Start operations the web browser on the PC and can be recorded or played, the recorder is ready for operation.
  • Page 12: Obtain The License (Registration Key)

    1 Obtain the license (Registration Key) Keep the "Activation Key Card" included with the recorder nearby. Obtain the "Registration Key" of the recorder by following the instructions on the included Activation Key Card. To use the secure function, get the Registration Key of the additional secure license according to the Secure Communication Kit (option).
  • Page 13: Installation

    2 Installation Vertical installation To install the recorder vertically, the rack mount bracket WV-Q202 (with 2 pieces in one set, optional) is required. Only one rack mount bracket is used for vertical installation. Also, the included cushion rubber is used. Important: •...
  • Page 14: Wall Mounting

    2 Installation (continued) Wall mounting To install the recorder on a wall, the rack mount bracket WV-Q202 (with 2 pieces in one set, optional) is required. STEP1 STEP3 Remove the screws (×2) behind both sides of the Mount the recorder vertically on the wall. recorder.
  • Page 15: Connections

    3 Connections Connection of cameras, a mouse and a PC Connect up to 4 cameras to the camera port on the rear side of the recorder. Connect the included mouse to the mouse connection port on the rear side of the recorder. Connect the PC to the PC port on the rear side of the recorder via a PoE hub.
  • Page 16: Connection Of Monitors

    3 Connections (continued) Connection of monitors Connect a main monitor (HDMI, to be used to display live images, recorded images or the setup menu) to the HDMI (HDMI video/audio output) terminal with an HDMI cable (locally procured). Connect a sub monitor (BNC) to the video output (video) terminal with a BNC cable (locally procured).
  • Page 17: How To Use The Terminals Of The Alarm/Control

    3 Connections (continued) How to use the terminals of the ALARM/CONTROL The ALARM/CONTROL terminals on the rear side is used when connecting an external device such as a sensor that outputs alarm signals or when installing an external alarm device such as a buzzer or a lamp outside. Insert the unarmored cable into the ALARM/CONTROL terminals on the rear side.
  • Page 18 3 Connections (continued) Connection example 1 for the auto adjustment time function When "Auto time adjustment" found in "Date & time settings" under "Date/Language" on the setup menu is set to "Master". "Time adjustment output" becomes available and the clock of this recorder will be applied to other devices. The time adjust output signal will be supplied from terminal No.1 to other recorders at the time set for "Activation time"...
  • Page 19 3 Connections (continued) Connection example of control output When an alarm device such as a buzzer or a lamp is connected, the signal output from terminal No.5 - No.8 can be used to noti- fy the status by sounding a buzzer or lighting a lamp. The following example is of a connection with the HDD error output /Recording error output terminal (pin no.7).
  • Page 20: Time And Polarities Of The Alarm/Control Connector

    3 Connections (continued) Time and polarities of the ALARM/CONTROL connector Terminal name Active Time Remarks Alarm input 100 ms or more N.O.: L active N.O.: H active Emergency recording input 100 ms or more L active HDD error output/ At an error occurrence until the period selected for "Error L active Recording error output output duration"...
  • Page 21: Connection Of The Ac Power Adapter

    3 Connections (continued) Connection of the AC power adapter Connect the power cord (included) to the AC power adapter (included), and insert the DC plug of the AC power adapter to the DC jack on the rear panel. Important: • Do not insert the power plug into the power outlet yet as it will be plugged in “5 Turn on the devices (☞ Page 24)”. •...
  • Page 22: Turn On The Devices

    4 Turn on the devices Turn on the power of the recorder Turn on the power of the recorder. When using the recorder for the first time, register the license for the recorder. (☞ Page 26) Step 1 Step 2 Connect the included power cord to the AC power The administration registration window is displayed on adapter, and insert the power plug to an outlet whose...
  • Page 23: (When Turn Off The Power Of The Recorder)

    4 Turn on the devices (continued) Step 3 If the license for the recorder has not been registered yet, the message asking you to register the "Registration Key" will be displayed after the completion of the system check and the administrator registration. If the "Registration Key"...
  • Page 24: Register The License (Registration Key)

    5 Register the license (Registration Key) When using the recorder for the first time, using the secure function, or increasing the number of the cameras to be connected, it is necessary to register the recorder license (Registration Key). Important: • In the following cases, the recorder must be rebooted by clicking the [Restart] button. The licenses will not be effective until the recorder is rebooted.
  • Page 25 5 Register the license (Registration Key) (continued) Step 7 Enter the "Registration key" for the recorder in the "Registration key" field using the on-screen keyboard, and click the [Registration] button. → The "Registration key input" window will return to the registration window.
  • Page 26: Configure The Minimum Settings [Easy Start]

    • If you are using a non-Panasonic camera with an ONVIF connection, it is not possible to start operation just with Easy Start. Set up the date & time, a static IP address, the user name/password, etc. on the camera side in advance, or register the camera with the recorder by detecting the camera or changing the registration information from [Basic setup] - [Camera] - [Camera registration].
  • Page 27 "Detect cameras for registration [Detect cameras]" [Model] (☞ Operating Instructions (PDF)) instead of "Easy Start". When Panasonic cameras are used, the model numbers will • Before the settings, register the cameras into the be displayed. network. Only the cameras added by license registration...
  • Page 28 6 Configure the minimum settings [Easy Start] (continued) Step 8 Step 9 When you wish to change the registered camera numbers, Perform the settings for recording. If the settings are it is possible to change the order of the camera numbers. performed on "Easy Start", the settings will be applied to all the cameras.
  • Page 29 Monday. • The HDD consumption for the event recording will be excluded. • If a camera manufactured by other than Panasonic is used, the value of "Referenced recording days" will not be displayed.
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before asking for repairs, check the symptoms with the following table. Contact your dealer if a problem cannot be solved even after checking and trying the solution in the table or a problem is not described below. Symptom Cause/solution Ref.
  • Page 31 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Cause/solution Ref. pages The "Thermal error" indication • Check if the fan is malfunctioning. Operating is displayed on the main Instructions monitor. • Check if the recorder ventilation holes or cooling fan are blocked, and also check for dust collected around the ventilation holes. •...
  • Page 32 This product complies with UK relevant Regulations and Standards (being those relevant for England, Wales and Scotland). Import for UK Panasonic UK, a branch of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshir, RG12 1RT For U.S. and Canada:...

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